What are the responsibilities and job description for the Literacy Specialist (ESOL) - Evening teaching positions, in person (Springfield, MA) and remote position at Holyoke Community College?
Provides student-centered ESOL instruction to adult English learners with career and college readiness focus, aligned to MA ESOL Professional Standards.
High Intermediate class: Evenings on the campus of Springfield Technical Community College, Mondays / Tuesdays / Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm. In-person instruction with paid planning.
Online classes: Zoom with asynchronous student work on Canvas, Mondays / Tuesdays / Thursdays 6:00-8:30pm. Online instruction with paid planning. Preference for candidates familiar with student communities and resources of Western Massachusetts.
Program meetings on Wednesdays 4-5:30pm (typically on Zoom).
Possibility of additional hours for substitute teaching, conversation groups or additional low-intensity classes, and/or assessment if TABE-E or BEST certified, up to a maximum of 18.5 hours/week.
- Provides high quality, communicative ESOL instruction related to skill development and college/career readiness. The program seeks to guide learners in identifying career goals and developing ESOL and work readiness skills in relation to that goal, leading to employment or placement in a job training or educational program.
- Integrates technology into instruction.
- Works closely with Director/Assistant Director, Career Advisor, and other teachers and staff to provide comprehensive instruction and support.
- Works closely with intake/assessment coordinators in order to meet program goals and fulfill funding requirements.
- Participates in program planning, curriculum development, and professional development.
- Promotes positive relationships with partners, engaging in collaborative planning and coordination as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience teaching adult ESOL/ESL/EFL;
- Strong written and interpersonal communication and technology skills;
- Commitment to professional and program development;
- Commitment to learner-centered teaching;
- Ability to work effectively and flexibly with a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
- Ability to deliver services and instruction in person.
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: We welcome and encourage applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated below, to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position. It is preferred that this document be uploaded separately from the resume, cover letter, and references.
PREFERRED:
- TESOL Certification or Masters;
- Trained on TABE-E writing and/or BEST Speaking/Listening Assessments;
- Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, Russian, or another language other than English;
- Familiarity with DESE-funded ABE system (including MA English Language Proficiency Standards and/or College & Career Readiness Standards);
- Experience with online learning and curriculum design, ability to integrate math (operations, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratios, proportion) into ESOL instruction in relation to career goals;
- Prior experience with career-focused ESOL instruction.
In-person and remote.
Compensation: $36.551/hour; no benefits
Hours: 14.75-17.25 hours/week, made up of 7.5-9 hours teaching, 0.75 hours paid prep per teaching hour, staff meeting and professional development time. (Hours variable by class assignment)Funding Source: Grant. Annual academic year position runs from late August to early June. Potential continuity into subsequent academic years.
Anticipated Start Date: August, 2026.